Houston Texans OG Brandon Brooks (illness) was taken to the hospital after falling ill Sunday, Dec. 6, and he will not play in Week 13's game against the Buffalo Bills. He has a prior history of ulcers but it is uncertain if this incident is related.

Houston Texans OG Brandon Brooks (ankle) is hopeful of returning in Week 4 against the Atlanta Falcons after spraining his left ankle in Week 3. "Very hopeful," Brooks said. "It's pretty much up in the air right now, but I am hoping to play. It's getting better, a little bit of swelling. It's not my first sprained ankle," Brooks said.